Barnes Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH10 5AJ is located in the Redhill & Northbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnes Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH10 5BP, BH10 5BN, BH10 5BT, BH10 5AW, BH10 5AN, BH10 5BW, BH10 5AY, BH10 5BU, BH10 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH10 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 26.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 18.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 90.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnes Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Kinson average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Barnes Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kinson and the 430th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Barnes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-07-15 | £440,840 |
| 12 Barnes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2019-02-08 | £417,047 |
| 22 Barnes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-04-27 | £339,190 |
| 16 Barnes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-10-07 | £341,865 |
| 20 Barnes Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2013-11-08 | £340,302 |
BH10 5AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH10 5AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH10 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School Hill View Road , Ensbury Park BH10 5BD | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsleigh Primary School Hadow Road , Kinson BH10 5HT | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Oswald Road , BH9 2TG | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Moordown BH9 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Talbot Village , BH10 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University Poole House , Talbot Campus BH12 5BB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School 8 Firs Glen Road , Winton BH9 2LR | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Community Centre | St Thomas's Church Hall, St Thomas's Church, Western Avenue | 129 yd | |
| Coffee Cave | 83 Coombe Avenue | 308 yd | |
| Redhill Park Cafe | Redhill Park, Redhill Avenue | 612 yd | |
| The Piers | 166 Columbia Road | 672 yd | |
| Slades Park Pavillion | Ensbury Avenue | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Broadhurst Avenue | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnies Fish and Chips | 6 New Parade | 349 yd | |
| Taste of Hong Kong | 63 Columbia Road | 456 yd | |
| Champion Pizza | 1-3 Columbia Road | 517 yd | |
| China Town | 5 Columbia Road | 517 yd | |
| Chips Ahoy | 3 East Howe Lane | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill Park Tennis Courts REDHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 530 yd |
| The Bourne Academy HADOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Kingsleigh Primary School HADOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Winton Primary School OSWALD ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Glenmoor And Winton Academies BESWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Slade Farm Playing Fields SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION SLADES FARM SPORTS PAVILLION ENSBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Moordown St John'S Ce Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.